Sports science, distilled.
Summaries and analysis of key research papers in sports science, velocity-based training, and performance measurement.
Youth Resistance Training Safety: Research Evidence
What does the research actually say about resistance training safety for young athletes? Injury rates, growth plate risk, and evidence-based load guidelines.
Sleep and Athletic Performance: How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Power, Speed & Recovery
Research review on sleep and athletic performance. How sleep deprivation impairs power, speed, and reaction time, plus optimal sleep protocols for athletes.
ACL Injury Prevention Screening: Research on Risk Assessment and Neuromuscular Testing
Evidence-based review of ACL injury prevention screening methods including jump testing, neuromuscular assessment, and movement screening protocols.
CMJ Monitoring for Athlete Readiness: Research on Countermovement Jump as a Fatigue and...
Review of research on countermovement jump monitoring for assessing athlete readiness, detecting fatigue, and guiding training decisions in sport.
Force-Velocity Profiling Research: Understanding the Science Behind Individualized Power Training
Review of force-velocity profiling research for athlete assessment. Learn how F-V profiles guide individualized power training for optimal performance.
Plyometric Training Meta-Analysis: What the Research Says About Jump Training Effectiveness
Comprehensive review of plyometric training meta-analyses covering jump height, RSI, sprint speed, and injury prevention. Evidence-based programming insights.
Force-Velocity Profile: The Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches
Build and interpret your force-velocity profile. Science behind F-V profiling, Samozino's method, optimal FV ratio, and targeted training interventions.
Reactive Strength Index (RSI) Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
RSI measures jump height divided by ground contact time. Learn what norms mean, how to test correctly, and which drills move the number.
Eccentric Overload Training: Power & Injury Prevention
Research review of eccentric overload training for athletic power, fascicle length, tendon health, and hamstring injury prevention — with practical protocols.
Jump Training Dose-Response: How Much Is Enough?
Evidence-based analysis of jump training volume and frequency. Optimal foot contacts per session, weekly dosing, and programming thresholds backed by research.
Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP): Science & Application
Research-backed guide to Post-Activation Potentiation: mechanism, optimal rest periods, complex training protocols, and how to measure PAP window with jump
Jump Height Measurement Methods: Accuracy Comparison Study
Force plate, flight time, video analysis, and IMU for jump height measurement. Accuracy, reliability data, and practical method selection guide for coaches.